Recommended Websites

Healthy Children

CDC's anticipated milestone on the internet and their correlating mobile app from the Centers for Disease Control to make sure your child is meeting development goals. This app has lots of detailed info including photos.

Our office follows guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics for vaccine administration. 

• See the AAP Immunization schedule in full (updated August 2025).
• Vaccine information sheets supplied by the AAP can be found here. 
• We understand that parents often have questions about vaccines. You are not alone! Answers to common questions and concerns from other parents across the country have been addressed by the AAP and can be addressed here.

Other helpful links and information:

• Vaccine Ingriedient information
• Information on Aluminum in Vaccines versus our every day world 

Our office provides annual influenza immunizations as well as local pharmacies. 

Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing

Current Missouri Immunization Requirements for infants and children.

https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/immunizations/schedules.php

MSHSAA website for sports forms and instructional video on concussion.

https://www.mshsaa.org/SportsMedicine/

Guidance on choosing to circumcise or not as well as details on the procedure and care of the penis.

Read AAP Discussion on Male Circumcision Here

The federal website for the most accurate and up-to-date recommendations for staying healthy while traveling.  Please review this site for your specific destination(s) before you schedule your child’s pre-travel appointment.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Guidance on children’s headaches for parents and patients from Children’s Mercy in Kansas City.

http://www.headachereliefguide.com/

Resources for children with food allergies.

https://www.foodallergy.org/

A local counseling center provides help with grieving for children and families.

https://lostandfoundozarks.com/

A common questions from parents is, "What carseat should my child be in?". There are some great resources that address your child's safety as well as Missouri state laws. CoxHealth also offers car seat installations and support through Trauma Services. Call Jami with CoxHealth Trauma Services at (417) 269-0919 or e-mail her at carseats@coxhealth.com for an appointment to have your child’s safety seat evaluated. 

Quick Facts: 

In the state of Missouri, 

• Children less than 4 years old or less than 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat.
• Children ages 4 through 7 who weigh at least 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 pounds or 4'9" tall.
• Children 8 and over or weighing at least 80 pounds or at least 4’9” tall are required to be secured by a safety belt or buckled into an appropriate booster seat.

For more information, see MODOT for a car seat finder and other car seat installation sites.

Sign up for this home visit program to monitor and encourage your child’s milestones from birth to kindergarten. If your school district isn’t listed, please call your local elementary school to sign up. Programs are established throughout the Springfield and greater Springfield area using the Parent's as Teacher's locator on the organization webite.

Cooking magazine for children with marvelous recipes, puzzles and healthy eating advice.

ChopShop

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website has a variety of easy-to-use nutrition and health information for all ages.

EatRight.org

So your child is a picky eater? This can be so common, especially between ages 3-7 but you are not alone and it is a very frequent parent concern. We talk often about picky eating in well child exams but how can you put what we talked about and recommendations in practice? The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has some great practical ways to encourage eating new foods, getting your child ready to eat, and having patience for this developmental transition.

Consumer Product Safety Commission.